Apparel Archives - Lanka Business News

December 9, 2024

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) and Solidaridad, a civil society organization, recently co-hosted a one-day workshop in Colombo to address the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Introduced in 2023, the CSDDD requires companies in EU-bound supply chains to meet stringent environmental and human rights standards. While Sri Lankan suppliers are not […]

November 21, 2024

The Fabric and Apparel Accessory Manufacturer’s Association (FAAMA), a subsidiary association of the Joint Apparel Association Forum of Sri Lanka (JAAF), hosted its 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024, at Jetwing Colombo Seven on the 29th of the October 2024. The event was attended by Chief Guest, Mr. Doug Sonnek, the Deputy Chief of Mission, […]

October 14, 2024

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The Bangladesh Climate Action Forum, organized by the Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE), was held on 10 October 2024 Thursday at Radisson blu Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka. The forum is supported by key partners, including Apparel Impact Institute, Cascale, the European Union, GIZ, H&M, the Embassy of the Netherlands in Bangladesh, Bangladesh, PDS Limited, and Target […]

September 26, 2024

The European Union (EU), with its vast market of over 448 million consumers, has always been a key destination for Sri Lankan apparel exports. Known for its high-quality and ethically produced garments, Sri Lanka has secured a strong foothold in this competitive space. However, new sustainability and labelling requirements introduced by the EU present both […]

September 23, 2024

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), Sri Lanka’s apex body for the textile and apparel industry, warmly congratulates NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake on being elected as the new President of Sri Lanka. As the country enters a new phase of leadership, JAAF highlights the immense importance of the apparel sector, a key driver of […]

June 7, 2024

Global apparel-tech conglomerate, MAS Holdings, announced the outstanding achievement by its subsidiary, MAS Kreeda, which was honored with ten Gold Awards by The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) for their exemplary health and safety performance for the year 2023. The ten MAS Kreeda strategic business units (SBUs) recognized were, Kreeda […]

April 26, 2024

Sri Lanka’s leading intimate apparel brand, amanté, unveiled its new boutique at Colombo’s One Galle Face (OGF) mall. The sixth addition to the brand’s boutiques in Sri Lanka was opened on 19th April by Chief Guest, Darshi Keerthisena, in the presence of several guests and special invitees. While famous for its premium range of intimate […]

March 4, 2024

Bill McRaith and Shrihan Perera fortify top textile manufacturer’s corporate leadership Teejay Lanka PLC has announced the appointment of two eminent apparel industry personalities, Messrs. Bill McRaith and Shrihan B. Perera as independent, non-executive directors, effective 1st March 2024. Recently retired after an illustrious career of more than three decades in the global apparel and […]

February 5, 2024

Industry veteran Saifudeen Jafferjee was elected Chairman of the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), which is the apex body that guides Sri Lanka apparel towards its ultimate goal of being the world’s number one apparel sourcing destination. At the 20th Annual General Meeting held recently, the Executive Committee including Deputy Chairmen Felix Fernando and Aroon […]

October 11, 2023

The 2022-23 Annual Report of Teejay Lanka PLC won two awards including the award for ‘Best Annual Report in the Apparel Sector’ at the CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2023, presented by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA). The Annual Report titled ‘Interknitted’ also won one of […]

Strengthening sustainability: JAAF and Solidaridad chart the path for EU market alignment

FAAMA successfully concludes 17th Annual General Meeting

2nd Bangladesh Climate Action Forum 2024 held in Dhaka

Navigating new EU sustainability and labelling requirements: Challenges and opportunities for Sri Lankan apparel

JAAF congratulates new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

MAS Kreeda Secures 10 ROSPA Gold Awards for Outstanding Health & Safety Performance

Premium lingerie brand amanté unveils latest boutique at One Galle Face Mall

Two eminent industry leaders join Teejay Lanka board as independent directors

Industry veteran Saifudeen Jafferjee elected Chairman of JAAF at 20th AGM

Teejay wins ‘Best Annual Report in Apparel Sector’ & Merit Certificate at CMA Awards